Audi TT (1999 - 2006)

Totally individual shape. 13' 3" long by 6' 1" wide and 1,475kg. All original UK spec cars have Haldex clutched four wheel drive with either 180 bhp or 225 bhp, which is a lot from 1.8 litres.

RHD Roadsters arrived early 2000, but lots of grey imports before then.

Cut price front drive 150bhp TT roadster available from Summer 2003 from £21,450.

250PS 3.2 litre chain-cam VR6 top engine from Autumn 2003. Offers 155mph and 0-60 in 6 seconds. Has a paddle shift electric twin clutch six-ratio 'Direct Shift Gearbox', first of its kind. Does 29mpg combined.UK Price £29,155.

3.2 DSG roadster from November 2003, priced £31,405 OTR.

Front-drive TT Coupé available to order priced at £20,725 OTR for the 5-speed manual, or £22,125 OTR for the 6-speed Tiptronic automatic. Has 180PS and 235Nm torque, does 0-60mph in 7.5 secs (auto 8.1), max speed 142mph (auto 140mph), combined mpg 34.8 (auto 31.0). 16-inch seven spoke alloy wheels, leather and Alcantara upholstered sports seats, electronic climate control, a leather-upholstered sports steering wheel (with tiptronic shift controls for automatic models) and a Driver’s Information System. Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) traction control ensure good traction.

240PS 1.8 turbo TT Sport quattro coupe announced Feb 2005 with first UK deliveries May 2005 priced £29,335. No back seat or spare wheel to reduce weight and bring 0-62 time down to 5.9 seconds. Top speed 155mph. Exclusive 15 spoke wheels. Sportiest TT of all to drive.

12-07-2005: Four cylinder Coupé and Roadster benefit from a power upgrade. Power for TT Coupé and TT Coupé quattro models rises from 180PS to 190PS. Power for TT Roadster 150PS rises to 163PS. Power for TT Roadster quattro 180PS rises to 190PS. Production of TT Coupé and Roadster 225PS models ends and 240PS TT Coupé quattro Sport becomes four-cylinder TT range flagship. TT Coupé and Roadster 3.2 V6 quattro models continue as before.